Group Underwriting Manager jobs in Vallejo, CA

AmTrust is searching for an experienced and knowledgeable Renewal Underwriting Supervisor to manage and lead the West Region underwriting team. This position will lead and train underwriters and Underwriting Assistants to ensure integrity of underwriting activities and processes. You will also lead your team to work closely with Regional Sales Managers and Agents to target and identify opportunities to meet and or exceed annual sales and profit goals.

Lead Renewal Underwriters with Renewal prospecting and Agency Management.
• Direct team to achieve sales and profit objectives.
• Guide team on risk acceptability in accordance with company guidelines and standards.
• Provide support and coaching to underwriters and provide team leadership.
• Monitor underwriting decisions through regular audits and referrals and address issues as appropriate individually or through group training.
• Collaborate with Region Leadership on large accounts.
• Direct team in managing Large Account Services with CAM, Loss Control and Blue Line.
• Monthly reporting on Year-to-Date progress towards achieving or exceeding team goals.
• Lead routine NB huddles with UWs
• Manage and lead a group of remote staff
• Participate in management calls and special projects to contribute ideas for improvement of the company new business process.
• Guide and direct Underwriters with Large Renewal Pricing.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5 years of leadership experience in Workers Compensation insurance.
• Expert knowledge WCIRB, NNCI and WC State Bureaus.
• Expert knowledge of Workers Compensation classification and exposures.
• Keen Analytical and risk assessment ability.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to make sound contributions to tactical and strategic planning
• Ability to train, coach and mentor individuals of various backgrounds within area of expertise
• High energy self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to challenge the status quo and compete to win
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time nationally and to the Home Office as required

The salary range for this role is $120k - $135k. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics. This range may be modified in the future.

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.